Dine Out Vancouver 2017 is just right around the corner featuring 280+ restaurants this year. One of the participating restaurants is Dockside Restaurant located inside the boutique Granville Island Hotel. With stunning waterfront views, Dockside Restaurant is offering a $40 three course dinner menu for Dine Out. Last week, I attended a media preview of their Dine Out 2017 menu.
Disclosure: I was invited to a media event. All food in this review was complimentary. I was provided samples of the dishes to try. Photos are of the full-sized version.
Photo credit: Dockside Restaurant
Dine Out 2017 Menu
APPETIZER
ENTREE
DESSERT
To Start
Dockside is offering three tantalizing appetizer choices: Dockside Crab & Shrimp Cakes, Duck Prosciutto Tart, and a Winter Green Salad. The Crab and Shrimp Cakes were scrumptious with a lovely crispy outer shell and a tender, moist filling. For those who prefer a more “raw” appetizer, I quite enjoyed the Duck Prosciutto Tart which had balanced flavours and a firm yet silky texture for the prosciutto. The Winter Green Salad would best be enjoyed by those seeking a more light and refreshing starter.
Dockside Crab & Shrimp Cakes
Dockside Crab & Shrimp Cakes
Duck Prosciutto Tart
Winter Green Salad
To Follow
For mains, diners can choose from one of three options: Linguini Vongole, Roasted Zucchini and Beef Wellington. The Linguini Vongole was a tasty, cream and cheesy pasta with manila clams. I liked the arrangement of the clams around the pasta. The Roasted Zucchini with eggplant puree, cucumber and fennel salad with toasted pine nuts was solid vegetarian option. My favourite of the three was the juicy and tender Beef Wellington with truffle mash potatoes, market vegetables and red wine jus.
Linguini Vongole
Roasted Zucchini
Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington
To Finish
Last but not least, the desserts! Choose from the Panna Cotta or Chocolate and Apricot Mousse Layer Cake.
The Panna Cotta was creamy, silky smooth, but firm and just slightly wobbly.
However, my choice would have to Chocolate and Apricot Mousse Layer Cake with apricot puree and fresh berries. It had a nice mix of chocolate and fruity flavours. The cake melts into your mouth as it is smooth, creamy, and airy light.
Overall Impression
I thought that Dockside offered a solid menu for this year’s Dine Out Festival. My top picks for a three-course meal would be the Duck Prosciutto Tart, Beef Wellington and Chocolate and Apricot Mousse Layer Cake. Rating: 4/5
Website: docksidevancouver.com